We both decided to make posts about ourselves so you can get to know us a little better. And I know all of these items may not fit perfectly in the ‘unique’ bucket, but…

I was a vegetarian for nine years, and I’ve been a pescatarian for the last six years.

I love to travel. Lord knows that I miss traveling abroad, but this past year I’ve been focusing on law school, getting my house together, and spending time with my husband before we have to live apart. I’ve lived abroad, and I’d love to do it again.

Clockwise from the left: Mokpo, South Korea, the Dead Sea, and London

I enjoy foreign films and TV shows. I’ve watched a lot of Bollywood films, British TV shows and films, French films, and K-Dramas. Shah Rukh Khan is one of my favorite actors.

I’m not an only child. Despite what most people believe, I have an older brother and sister. I also have five nephews and one niece.

Me & my oldest nephews

I love to dance. People are so surprised when they see me dance because when I dance, I truly let go.

I like interior design. I’m always thinking of ways to decorate my home and make it look better (Hello, Pinterest!). Lowes and Home Depot have to be the stores I frequent the most minus the grocery store.

I love using stationary for handwriting notes, sending cards, and journaling.

I prefer driving cars with a manual transmission.

I love kids. I gain great joy when I mentor children or hang out with my young nephews. I’ve been involved with Girl Scouts, Big Brothers Big Sisters, a STEM program, tutoring, a special needs ministry, and much more. I can’t wait to have my own kids and go on adventures with them.

I’m natural. I’ve had natural hair for seven years. I’m still trying to find the perfect hairstyle that fits with my busy schedule.

This post is close to my heart and so necessary in today’s society. Many people try to paint the perfect life through social media and act like they have no issues. I thought it was refreshing when Chrissy Teigen shared her struggle with post-partum depression and unmasked some of her insecurities. We need to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.

I can definitely relate to Langston Hughes’ poem Mother to Son because, “Life for me [truly] ain’t been no crystal stair.” In my twenty-seven years on this earth, I’ve been up, I’ve been down, I’ve had good times, and I’ve had some pretty tough times. In the last few years or so I’ve had no control over my biggest stressors. Yet, one thing I’ve learned is to keep pushing, and eventually life will get better. And even if life doesn’t get better, I adjust my attitude. Ultimately, I’ve been able to deal with what life throws at me.

Below lists the 7 ways I’ve fought to maintain a positive attitude in every area of my life. I am by no means an expert, but I have had a few major crises that have taught me a few things.